Due to space restrictions however many murphy beds compromise on the thickness of the mattress.
Can you use a regular mattress on a murphy bed.
Unlike those with innersprings or memory foam latex mattresses cannot stand on end for long periods of time which will result in an inability to operate the bed.
But it won t ruin your mattress too quickly.
Because of the solid state material of foam slumping is less common.
This means that the mattress will be comfortable night after night.
You might need to go with a 6 8 foam mattress for some types of murphy beds.
Can i use an air mattress on the murphy bed.
In terms of mattresses however a murphy bed and regular queen size bed sometimes differ in requirements.
No latex mattresses cannot be used on murphy beds.
Technically speaking a murphy bed can be made to accommodate the standard 8 12 inches height of typical mid range mattresses.
Yes you can use any coil spring mattress up to 10 thick with the regular height legs and up to 12 thick with the extended legs.
No you cannot use a blow up air mattress with our murphy beds.
The only issue you really have to consider when using them is the thickness of the mattress versus the thickness of the frame.
This is because they will be in constant motion with having to lift it away when not in use.
To ensure you properly balance the operation of your murphy bed we recommend having the mattress on site when you install your murphy bed.
We have personally used the same murphy bed mattresses for well over 8 years and they are keeping up just fine.